Ask for help because you are not alone

When’s the last time you asked for help? Think about it. When was the last time you asked for help after trying your very best to figure it all out on your own?

There are vivid times in my life where I remember I did a disservice to myself by not asking for help. There were times where I could have finished my work faster. There were times I could have avoided spending money I didn’t need to spend. There were times where I felt misunderstood and alone when there was someone near me who knew exactly how I felt. It’s this prideful thing we all have about leaning on our tribe or colleagues to help us through simple issues we face or difficult times.

Last month I asked for a different type of help. Help that my family or friends couldn’t give me. I experienced a domino of emotions as my mind finally processed all the changes I was going through in such a short period. From leaving the city of my dreams to move in with my parents to becoming a full-time freelancer/entrepreneur. All of it was set off by the mere notion that  I would be 30 years old.

It was a pattern I realized I was having year after year where September triggered lousy behavior regarding how I loved myself and worked with others. This year I did something different to deal with it all. I decided to ask for help by going to therapy, and it was the best decision I made.

It’s so much easier to say you are fine and deal with your problem all alone. Dealing with constant change and transitions isn’t always easy. Take this last quarter of the year to see what you need help with personally and professionally and then ask for help.

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